Customer Reviews

Tekken - Dark Resurrection

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4 star:		(10)
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wow, it feels like playing PS2 Tekken 5 on the PSP with same type of graphics and loadtime. Personally the only reason you would want this game is to play Tekken anywhere you go, other than that its almost identical to the PS2 Tekken 5, all the ending are the same all the moves are the same. you do get 2 new characters. To sum it up: I love it, its gotta be the best fighting game on the psp and the best port from ps2 to psp! now if only they can port god of war to the psp with this kind of quality!

This game is one of the best reasons to own a PSP. Period. The graphics are the best I've seen and the gameplay matches it perfectly. The load times-an issue with alot of PSP games-are minimal. The game is very polished and has a ton of features. This and Street Fighter Alpha 3 are the very best fighting games you will find on the PSP or any portable system for that matter. Just accept the game for what it is- a version of Tekken that looks and plays the absolute best it can under the limitations of a portable system. Thank you very, very much, Namco.

Tekken has been a long time coming in good form to the handheld scene, and here it finally is, for all to partake in the goodness. Tekken exemplifies how to fit so much into such a little disc, and also illustrates for future developers what needs to be sacrificed when bringing their IPs to the PSP (hint: very little).

Tekken: Dark Resurrection's story is the same as last year's Tekken 5 for the PS2, discounting the three new (and returning) characters introduced in this version, and each story path comes complete with their own hand-drawn story introductions, in-game-engine cut scenes, and CG endings, but that is not where the meat of the game is.

The meat of the game, is, of course, the fighting engine. Tekken 5.2 (as it is oft called) boasts newly-enhanced balancing of all of its characters, as well as new tweaks to the engine that improve the wake-up game considerably, allowing more attacks to hit grounded opponents, but still giving the groundee the opportunity to defend.

The main point, however, of all fighting games is to play multiplayer with other people, and Namco excels at this. They include ad-hoc mode to great effect, with little lag between two PSP systems. They even allow for both multi-disc and download play! What more could Tekkeners on the go ask for?

Well, how about an enhanced single-player experience, with a smarter (albeit still, at times, annoying) AI system that learns from players all around the world, and, when they connect to Namco's network to update their time attack and other scores, they put their 'ghosts' onto Namco's network for the whole world to download? Yes, that'll do nicely. The ghosts are intelligent enough to mimic each player's combos, pulling off some far more interesting combos than I've ever seen from any AI in a Tekken game previously. It even uses some setups that the player uses, but is still prone to being a little stupid at times (10-string FTW).

You can also customize your characters in this game, adding bits of jewelry, jackets, different pants, or just changing the colors of their clothing to suit your personal style. It costs a lot to get the more interesting items (900,000G for a neat mask for King), but it's worth it to add your own flair to your character's appearance.

Now, for the problems, which, while small and mostly cosmetic, are a bit numerous. First thing's first, many people are wondering why the victory poses are done in 30fps as opposed to the fighting portion's 60fps. The reason is that Namco pulled a bait and switch, offering higher-polygon models for the close-ups, with full lip-synching, while the fighting part's character models have fewer polygons, and absolutely no lip-synching or facial expression changes, even when punched. While not too obvious, once you notice it, it bothers you, if only a bit.

Secondly, ad-hoc mode has random bouts of unexplainable latency in the controls, but it is very infrequent, so that's not too big an issue there.

Thirdly, the controls take some getting used to, not because of the game's programming of them (which is exemplary), but because of the PSP's d-pad, which is the only way to perform movement (the analog nub goes unused in combat). If you pre-ordered at an EB Games or GameStop, you may have gotten a PSP D-Pad attachment that increased the height of the D-Pad considerably, which helps in the short run to break in the PSP D-Pad. The adhesive for the mod will loosen pretty quickly, though, but by that time it should be much looser and more playable for fighters.

All in all, if you own a PSP, you owe it to yourself to get this game.

This game has been a great time waster while sitting in airports, and has probably sold a few PSP's to people who saw me playing it and wanted a console of their own. For a very occassional gamer such as myself, it was easy to learn and the story mode provides a nice beginning-to-end game that you can get obsessed with for a few hours, accomplish, and then move on with your life until the next time you have a little time to spare.

Seriously, what ARE you waiting for?

Dark Resurrection was initially an arcade update to Tekken 5 (originally released in arcades and then, subsequently, on the PS2). The update added some new characters and fixed character balancing issues. Every entry in the Tekken series has pushed the console on which it has appeared to its limits. Tekken: Dark Resurrection continues this tradition by putting most other games to shame. And I don't just mean portable games, ALL games.

So what does this PSP version have over T5 for the PS2? Three extra characters over the T5 roster (which was extremelely robust to begin with), fantastic interactive environments, absolutely stunning in-game and pre-rendered graphics, silky smooth/responsive gameplay, tons of excellent modes both old (the triumphant return of Tekken Bowling!) and new (addicting and challenging Tekken Dojo)... the list goes on and on.

Pretty much any mode you choose to play earns you the currency with which you purchase items to customize your favorite characters' appearances, and money is earned much quicker here than in T5. Plus, you have more items to choose from as well! About the only thing this version doesn't have over T5 are the bonus games (arcade versions of T1-3, The Devil Within, etc), but I get the feeling that if Namco could have squeezed anything else onto that little ole UMD they would have.

If I had to say one negative thing about this game, it would have to be what seems to be the most common complaint I've read about. Yes, the ultra-fine precision needed to pull of some of the more demanding moves is a little more difficult on the PSP than the PS2's DualShock. Also, with the DualShock, the best way to have quick access to all the face buttons was to use the first two fingers of your right hand instead of the usual thumb-only method. That, obviously, doesn't change here, but it's a little more awkward to hold a PSP in this fashion, forcing you to hunch over your lap while playing. Miniscule quibbles, to be sure, but quibbles nonetheless.

Conclusion? This is no quick and dirty port: this is fan service to those Tekken-ites out there that wanted the arcade upgrade to play at home. So do yourself a favor. Buy it. Play it. Love it. Play it some more.

I've recently purchased Tekken: Dark Resurrection for my PSP. I have to say if you want extreme fun and entertainment on the go, buy this game as soon as you can! Easy to pick up and play, and if you know someone else who has the game, battle them and prove who's the better fighter!

The graphics are beautiful, and the loading times are very fast. The game moves at a fast pace, so be ready. It's also a difficult game. The story mode get's progressively more challenging with each new opponent. It's hard to just mash the buttons and be proclaimed the winner. You'll have to take some time to memorize the moves and execute them flawlessly, which can sometimes be a challenge on the PSP, but not without reward.

To conclude, if you have a PSP, and if you have a remote interest in fighting games, you willl NOT be disappointed with this purchase.

Yes, this is a good game for the PSP and I will not repeat all the good things that have been described in the previous reviews. However, this is not a perfect game and some issues remain:
The first one is inherent to the PSP joystick, it is very difficult on a PSP to do a diagonal. And Diagonals are very important in Tekken: you have moves that include diagonals and often you cannot do them; the timing to press 2 buttons at the same time is very, very difficult to get and it seems more often than not that it is just luck.
The second issue is related to on-line tournaments: you can register for a tournament only if you were able to perform 10 move combinations, and guess what? These combinations include diagonales... So far I was not able to compete against others and this is saaaad...

If you have the money, buy this game. By far this is the best PSP title to date. Even if you are not a fan of Tekken, you will love this masterpiece.
First off, the graphics are truly amazing, even though there are slight flaws that don't get in the way at all. I never thought the PSP could play a game that looks this good, but I thought wrong. The visual problems occur in the game's backgrounds, which occasionally has a texture that will blur, and in the pre and postfight animation, which are not quite as smooth as the fighting, have the same problem. Those things aside,and again, they don't get in the way at all, the games graphics are flawless. On top of that, the game's loading times are extremly short, usually around 5 to 8 seconds between fights, so the visual quality doesn't come at the expense of speed.
Secondly, The controls are very responsive, though they are occasionally tricky. If you like, you can also use the analog stick to control your movement. Both of the new characters seem as interesting as the rest of the fighters. Also Dark Resurrection starts with the complete cast of characters available, 34 in all, so you won't have to play through the arcade mode over and over to get all of them.
Lastly, The sound is pretty good and the sound effects of you punching your opponent is also very realistic. The music is pretty much hit or miss, even I didn't like every song.
Tekken: Dark Resurrection is a long-lasting game that delivers superb 3D fighting for the PSP platform. The graphics more than make up for the games minor flaws. This is an extremly good game. I recomend it to everyone.

Gameplay: 5 out of 5
Graphics: 7 out of 5
Sound: 4 out of 5
Replay Value: 4 out of 5
Price: 5 out of 5 (It's worth 50 dollars)
Final: 5(5 stars out of 5) - 100%

This game made me want to drop all the other games I'd bought for the PSP. Even thought I previously "hated" Tekken for its linear, choppy fighting and cheaply balanced characters, this title takes the gold. All characters can be mastered, and when mastered are extremely volatile. The moves vary, and there is plenty of customization. I could go over many more features, but just buy it.

You'll have fun with it.

I have only played the game for about an hour's worth of time so far, but I have to say this is an extremely impressive game! I've played portable games for decades, and I have to say that they no longer feel sub-par compared to the bigger systems! If you are a fan of the Tekken series and don't own a PSP, here's your reason to get it. If you own a PSP and are curious, just buy the game as you won't regret it. This is probably the best portable game I've ever played!